Magnus Carlsen vs Anton Korobov
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Magnus Carlsen and Anton Korobov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 14 wins to 2, with 2 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Korobov with White | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Colle System | 37th EU-Cup |
| Feb 2021 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | World Corporate East D |
| May 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| Dec 2018 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Magnus Carlsen | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Anton Korobov?
In 18 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 14 wins, Anton Korobov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Colle System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.